100 things to do in New York City

Caption100 things to do in NYC: Bryant Park

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Behind the New York Public Library, the circa-1686 Bryant Park is more than a vibrant garden lunchtime respite from the soulless cubicles of midtown worker bees. The park harbors an outdoor lawn and tabletop game area, summertime outdoor movies, a carrousel, eateries and pop-up boutiques....

Behind the New York Public Library, the circa-1686 Bryant Park is more than a vibrant garden lunchtime respite from the soulless cubicles of midtown worker bees. The park harbors an outdoor lawn and tabletop game area, summertime outdoor movies, a carrousel, eateries and pop-up boutiques.... (Bryant Park Corporation)

The Park Slope neighborhood has recently become a popular family-friendly destination in Brooklyn. Although New York Mayor Bill de Blasio moved out of his Park Slope row home to Upper East Side digs, a culturally diverse block of independently-owned retailers still resides. Families can enjoy...

The Park Slope neighborhood has recently become a popular family-friendly destination in Brooklyn. Although New York Mayor Bill de Blasio moved out of his Park Slope row home to Upper East Side digs, a culturally diverse block of independently-owned retailers still resides. Families can enjoy... (Neighborhood x Neighborhood handout)

It's practically a sin to go to New York and not go to the theater for a show. Don't miss seeing the Rockettes at Radio City Music Hall. New on Broadway in 2014 is the jazzy After Midnight, starring Fantasia; Beautiful: The Carole King Musical; and Ethan Hawke starring in Macbeth. You can brave...

It's practically a sin to go to New York and not go to the theater for a show. Don't miss seeing the Rockettes at Radio City Music Hall. New on Broadway in 2014 is the jazzy After Midnight, starring Fantasia; Beautiful: The Carole King Musical; and Ethan Hawke starring in Macbeth. You can brave... (Chris Chambers, Getty Images)

Why would anyone opt to go to a mall when they're in Manhattan? Because it's the Time Warner Center, New York's only destination where you can dine at multiple Michelin-star restaurants, sleep in a five-star hotel and shop your addictions like the new H&M store with its first-ever men's suit...

Why would anyone opt to go to a mall when they're in Manhattan? Because it's the Time Warner Center, New York's only destination where you can dine at multiple Michelin-star restaurants, sleep in a five-star hotel and shop your addictions like the new H&M store with its first-ever men's suit... (Spencer Platt, Getty Images)

Although NBC studio tours are suspended until late 2014, visitors can still take a tour of Rockefeller Center's history or plan ahead to see Saturday Night Live. As a spring and summer alternative to ice skating, enjoy the sun at the Channel Gardens and Rooftop Gardens. For 360-degree views of...

Although NBC studio tours are suspended until late 2014, visitors can still take a tour of Rockefeller Center's history or plan ahead to see Saturday Night Live. As a spring and summer alternative to ice skating, enjoy the sun at the Channel Gardens and Rooftop Gardens. For 360-degree views of... (Mario Tama, Getty Images)

The city that doesn't sleep offers hundreds of diversions each week. Incredibly, there are enough restaurants to dine out somewhere new every night for more than 50 years. No wonder visitors get overwhelmed! Happily, we've gathered ideas from the most plugged-in insiders for the Top 100...